The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

mumbled to herself while she felt the

she expected. Most likely because

would always be her who initiated. She didn't

extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress, and Amanda could see

were testimony to this, and her

But...

arm while her

just

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

flashed across Ryan's screen as his fingers danced on the

to see what the tabs exhibited given how quickly they arrived and

the five monitors in front of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a furrow of his brows, he mumbled under his

up the system. If I disable the system, the generator will activate and the enemies will

his head to stare at one of the monitors, Ryan pressed his

longer, guys. They have a backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since the only thing I can assist you with is

[No problem]

echoed inside of his

It belonged to Ava.

I can handle this without a problem. I'll get back at you in ten minutes. We should be

"Got it."

shut

Ryan took a pen from

we should be able to meet our

from time to time. They were required by law to meet certain

before, but when their mercenary

with. It wasn't just the fame that came with it, but they were also granted priority to certain dungeons. That alone was a great incentive

took turns, and at the moment, it

we can relax for

the table

then blankly stared

job sure

up for his absence, but even after two years had passed, he was not as efficient

over his role that he understood just how good Smallsnake was

think

felt his chest tighten whenever he thought

time had passed, he couldn't move

because Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and improve his

he want such a situation

Ding—!

then, Ryan received a message. It was from

drop whatever they are doing. We are going to

of times as heavy silence

he tried to calm down, but when he saw

to memories he wanted to forget with all of his might. Unknowingly, his foot started to shake in

'Calm down Ryan.'

for him to quell his rough breathing, and even then, he could feel his heart beating

"Huff…huff…"

teeth, he brought

[Okay.]

single word. And

up from his seat once he sent the

of his hands on the desk to support his body. He said,

go on, I

***

"We're here."

the black car and stretched my body. A familiar

closed my eyes while

'Here I am.'

while since I had been here. Honestly, everything felt so familiar yet so unfamiliar at

how I was feeling

eating away at the little sanity

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